M 140
Food Mixer
1960-1970 (designed and made)
1960-1970 (designed and made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Dieter Rams (born 20 May 1932 in Wiesbaden, Hessen) is a German industrial designer and retired academic[1] closely associated with the consumer products company Braun, the furniture company Vitsœ, and the functionalist school of industrial design. His unobtrusive approach and belief in "Less, but better" design generated a timeless quality in his products and have influenced the design of many products, which also secured Rams worldwide recognition and appreciation.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 7 parts.
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| Title | M 140 (manufacturer's title) |
| Materials and techniques | Plastic and chromed steel |
| Brief description | Braun M 140 Food mixer, plastic casing, steel attachments, Germany, Kronberg and Barcelona, made by Braun A.G., designed by Dieter Rams, 1960-70. |
| Physical description | Hand held food mixer made by Braun A.G., off white plastic casing, rectanular in length, a rectangular gap at the top to accommodate the hand, the underside of the top rail slightly moulded to facilitate the grip, the end triangular in cross section with horizontal ventilation slots. Two attachments, chromed steel rods with shaped ends, for whisking and kneading, detachable. Original packaging. |
| Style | |
| Production type | Mass produced |
| Marks and inscriptions | Braun M 140
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| Credit line | Gift of the manufacturer |
| Summary | Dieter Rams (born 20 May 1932 in Wiesbaden, Hessen) is a German industrial designer and retired academic[1] closely associated with the consumer products company Braun, the furniture company Vitsœ, and the functionalist school of industrial design. His unobtrusive approach and belief in "Less, but better" design generated a timeless quality in his products and have influenced the design of many products, which also secured Rams worldwide recognition and appreciation. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.343:1 to 7-1974 |
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| Record created | July 12, 2011 |
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